JOB DESCRIPTION ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE Business: Plaza Premium Lounge (UK) Limited Position: Procurement Executive (Operation Procurement) Department: Finance Reporting to: Procurement Manager JOB SCOPE Responsible for the entire procurement activities from strategic planning to implementation of analysis, pricing, selection, delivery and risk mitigation for existing / new airport Lounges, Hotels outlets in UK. Conduct the acquisition and evaluation of proposals for products, systems and services on group-wide basis with stakeholders to achieve optimal results in quality, total cost, and completion time. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as a business partner to Business Unit key stakeholders by identifying their critical business requirements and providing Sourcing & Procurement services to meet/exceed their expectations Build/establish strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive enhanced value and innovation Provide rigorous cost and market analysis following the models established by Strategic Sourcing focusing on the total cost of ownership Prepare for and execute clear, structured negotiations following the Strategic Sourcing process Manage e-Procurement catalog content development, coordinated with International and Global teams Provide and lead Strategic procurement services that provide low cost/best value to constituents while considering impact on operations, customers and competitors Implement cost effective technologies to increase transaction efficiencies and drive down overall cost of procurement Ensure consistent application of procurement processes across constituent groups Identify, develop and deploy best practice supplier management, procurement and supply chain practices Drive internal skill/capability development to broaden and build staff skill sets Institutionalize procurement performance measures that demonstrate value and ensure supplier performance Responsible for the creation and execution of annual operating plans and strategic sourcing plan. Work with finance and business teams to have an annual and long-term plans and strategy for the requisite categories Ensure compliance, cost savings and performance measures are established, tracked and achieved Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances JOB REQUIREMENTS: Experience and Professional Qualifications Required 4 years relevant working experience in leading Sourcing & Procurement organization, Hospitality, Co-working, F&B Industry, Technology or service-oriented company are preferred. Diploma or degree in Business or Finance CPM, CIPs, EIPM or similar certification is preferable Internal/external business consulting experience desired Experience working a multinational environment Experience in managing a cross functional team Skills Required Fluent in English Excellent stakeholder influencing skills Advanced analytical skills to support complex financial modeling Experience in problem solving and analytical methods is critical Strong written and communication skills Strong negotiation skills Category Management expertise Experience with CheckSCM or other ERP (e.g. SAP, ARIBA, Coupa) Strong expertise in using MS Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint Ability to work in a team environment Ability to interact with employees at all levels Ability/desire to work in a multi-cultural, multi territory environment Competencies Required Thinks Strategically Develops clear and consistent strategies to achieve the vision Leverages synergy opportunities across functions and businesses Examines issues from a broad perspective, considering impact beyond immediate scope Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technology advances Thinks Builds Relationships Engages colleagues across the organization to optimize performance Manages the needs of diverse stakeholders Facilitates win-win situations Communicates Effectively Obtains full engagement through inspiring communications Provides appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment Effectively persuades others to support ideas and plans Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding Drives Results Translates strategy into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans Manages projects, processes and resources to produce desired outcomes Uses technology to facilitate better results Analyses data and information to drive decisions Inspires Creativity and Innovation rives Proactively looks for new opportunities Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries Challenges the status quo Champions Change Articulates a compelling business case for change Supports new initiatives Demonstrate flexibility in response to changes Builds Teams Provides challenging work assignments and developmental opportunities Recognises and rewards the achievements of others Exhibits Professional Excellence Pursues excellence with integrity, passion and courage Shows consistency in words and actions Treats others with respect